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Here's a look at big screen releases, home movie rentals and documentary and movies of interest - including 'The Curse of Llorona,' 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' and 'Country Music'

Big screen

Last week, April 12

"Hellboy"; "Missing Link"; "After"

This week, April 19

"The Curse of Llorona" (WB/New Line), R, 93 minutes

About — Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm; Stars — Linda Cardellini, Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez, Marisol Ramirez; Director — Michael Chaves

"Penguins" (Disneynature), G, 76 minutes

About — It's a documentary about Steve, an Adelie penguin on a quest to find a life partner and start a family. When Steve meets with Wuzzo the emperor penguin they become friends, but nothing comes easy in the Antarctic; Stars — Ed Helms; Director — Alastair Fothergill/Jeff Wilson

"Breakthrough" (20th Century Fox), PG, 116 minutes

About — When her 14-year-old son nearly drowns in a lake, a faithful mother prays for him to come back from the brink of death and be healed; Stars — Chrissy Metz, Topher Grace, Josh Lucas, Marcel Ruiz; Director — Roxann Dawson

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns plans to visit Portland in July to discuss his latest project, the eight-part, 16-hour series chronicling the history of country music. "Country Music" will feature rare footage and interviews with more than 80 country music artists.

• Party band The B-52s will be in Portland to perform again at the Oregon Zoo, Aug. 6. They're celebrating their 40th year, and there's also a documentary and a book in the works, both due out in 2020. The high-profile documentary is produced by Fred Armisen and directed by Craig Johnson.